Formal dresses and high heel shoes are not items you will find in my closet. It's not every day a simple Mom is invited to attend a black tie event, so imagine my stress when my husband asked me to find an outfit for a winter gala.
Last Friday my husband and I attended a gala hosted by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to honor the Mayor of New Haven and one of CT State Representatives. I knew the event was important, so I wanted to find the perfect outfit to wear. However, I don't have ... View the Post

When we lived in Georgia, Brandon and I had very few impromptu date nights. There wasn't anyone to watch the kids at the drop of a hat, so we always planned our date nights around family visits. Since we moved to Connecticut, we have been able to go out spontaneously. Sneaking out with my husband is always fun, but a last minute date night outfit is stressful to plan, especially during the winter.
As a fashion conscious Mom, I find it important to have a few staple items in my closet for ... View the Post

Whether it was accidental or intentional, I brought fashion to my blog last year with my installment of Simple Mom Outfits. Spending time in front of a camera is actually an activity I enjoy (despite my insecurities) and I LOVE to share outfit ideas or finds with my friends - so fashion belongs here. However, after numerous fashion photo fails, I'm learning its extremely difficult to take a great photo on the first try.
Middle finger anyone?
To prepare for a photo shoot, I take time to ... View the Post

When we decided to move to Connecticut from Georgia just in time for the snow, I knew I had to find the best winter boots for the family. I grew up in New England and remember all too well the feeling of frozen feet just minutes after walking through the snow and slush of the season. Once the cold weather hit this year, my old winter boots proved to be incapable of keeping my toes warm and dry. While standing in the yard during our first snowstorm, my brother told me how we had try his favorite ... View the Post

There is no doubt that Motherhood has changed my personal style. From the clothing I wear to the time I spend on my hair, being the mother of two little girls has a great impact on the style of the girl you see on this blog.
I've always called my style: 'classic' mixed with a little preppy and trendy. However, before children my closet was more eclectic than what you'll find inside nowadays and heels, quite a few pairs of heels, were present. I think I own one pair of pumps now...
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It's not just any old Friday... it's the first Friday of 2018! Who is snowed in somewhere today? Fourteen glorious inches of snow fell around our house yesterday and we are all in heaven.
Aside from the fact that I am trying for a dry January and a modified meal plan, I enjoyed watching the snow fall peacefully. If I had a big glass of wine and bowl of carbs it would have been better, but ya know, my body loves me today.
one. new recipes.
My sister started a group for people trying ... View the Post

Black Friday is basically a sport. You can't wear anything but sneakers, you're guaranteed to get sweaty, and there's a chance you may get injured. Black Friday is quite possibly one of the most dangerous sports out there that I don't like to partake in... unless I'm shopping at a small business or sitting on my couch in my stretchy pants.
If you've decided to stay indoors to avoid the crowds and spend your monies on the internet, here is a round-up of my picks for best sales.
Nordstrom - ... View the Post

Winter red is one of those colors that I love so much I put in my wedding. For real. The other color was.... wait for it... green. Christmas is my favorite time of the year, so it only makes sense that the color scheme my 24 year old self chose for my wedding would be those. Imagine my thrill when I received this winter red poncho in the mail from StyleWe. It's the perfect accessory to your cold weather wardrobe and makes for a simple mom outfit that's easy to throw on.
The most amazing ... View the Post

Hello there! I'm Caitlin, a Northerner married to a Southern gentleman. I'm a SAHM of two beautiful girls and former elementary school teacher. Enjoy my confessions about Mommyhood and life in general.